From the Nov/Dec 2005 Issue

Black Book

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Going For the Gold

Athens Read More

The New Wave

Buenos Aires Read More

Dutch Treats

Maastricht Read More

Divine Decor

New York Read More

Cult Shopping

Paris Read More

The Isle of Style

St. Barths Read More

All That Glitters

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A Is For Alexandrite...

The unofficial glossary of exotic gems Read More

Culture Watch

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First Impressions

A rediscovered trove of prints reveals a master's unknown side. Read More

The Modern House

From Prairie School to International Style, important 20th-century homes are being snapped up by collectors. Read More

Keeping It Reel

Serving up the totally unexpected, microcinemas make going to the movies fun again. Read More

Dress Code

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Southern Comforts

Billy Reid is creating a menswear empire—from a small town in Alabama. Read More

The Wrist Factor

Lance's yellow band may have started the trend, but the manly bracelet didn't stop there. Read More
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The Secret World of Petite Couture

Cupcakes, cashmere, and catfights, oh my! A look inside the children's trunk-show circuit, where playing dress-up is serious business. Read More

Local Heroes

A growing rank of visionary shop owners is bringing high design to some unlikely places. William Middleton reports on fashion's changing landscape. Read More

Shades of Peggy, Jackie, and Audrey, Too

For collectors of vintage sunglasses, all eyes are on London. Read More
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The Velvet Revolution

A manifesto on this winter's smooth operators. Read More

Food

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The White Strawberries of Purén and Nine Other Discoveries of an Obsessive Gourmet

It's true what they say about familiarity. Even the most coveted delicacies—Iranian saffron, black truffles from Périgord—can lose their appeal over time. When that happens, Oliver Schwaner-Albright sets out in search of the new. Read More

Home Front

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See Me, Hear Me

Emerging technology for home electronics has led to speakers with near-perfect acoustics and the best high-definition TVs yet. Read More
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Machine Made

Seven beauties to grind, dose, tamp, and brew your way to a better espresso. Read More

Maison du Wow!

Hervé Van der Straeten's Paris atelier brings luster, magic, modernity into the living room. Read More

Golf

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Custom Golf Shoes

Balls sail farther, clothes fit better: New materials and technology have undoubtedly improved the game. But when it comes to footwear, argues Gary Fisketjon, golfers should take a step back. Read More

Trend

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The Trend Report 2005

From the first Michelin guide NYC to siamese fighting fish, all the right stuff. Read More

Travel

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Travels with Spencer

And you thought you knew London and Paris! Going there with a six-year-old, writes columnist-cum-godmother Liz Smith, is an entirely different adventure. Read More

Worldly Goods

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Crystal Persuasion

In 1767 Louis XV deemed Saint-Louis the royal glassworks of France. The company continues in the same grand tradition today. Read More

The Gucci Loafers Made Him Do It....And Other Confessions of eBay Shoppers

Well-heeled bidders sit mesmerized before a computer screen late into the night. Who knew? eBay is the secret password to the world of rarefied and unattainable objets. Read More

Wine & Spirits

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Champagne's Quiet Monarch

By refusing to depart from traditional methods, a French winemaker has relegated itself to comparative obscurity. Martin Filler raises a glass to keeping a low profile. Read More

Features

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White Nights - Monn of the Hour

New York Event Planner David E. Monn throws the fête of the season. Read More
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The Choco Luxe Guide

The ultimate report on high-end chocolates—from sesame nougat bonbons to burnt-caramel ganaches to spiced hot cocoa. Read More

You Tell Us

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Finishing Touches

Centennial Celebration

This Just In: China

Readers Recommend: Hotel

A Southern Gem

Next Stop: Maine

Readers Recommend: Restaurants

Safari Luxe

Seasonal Suiting

Teeing Off in Sin City

Vietnamese Cuisine

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